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  Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72901 Classic Field White Dial Canvas Leather Military Watch

  Watch (Wenger Swiss Military)
  

  Rating (9 reviews):

  (2.6/5)

  

  I'd Love to Give this Watch a Good Review But . . .

  I am now on my third of this exact model watch. I had first purchased this watch after trying watches from other sources that were either too delicate for every day, outdoor usage, or too big for my tastes.The first watch worked great for 2-3 years, until I smashed the face on a rock - completely my fault. The second stopped working in about 9 or so months; it started to lose roughly 5 minutes every hour, and no replacement battery would change that (I tried multiple brands). Believing that I just had a faulty watch, I purchased the third one. In about 9 or so months, it too started to lose roughly 5 minutes for every hour. I have just tried my third brand of replacement battery with no improvement. All products occaisionally go bad, but not likely two going bad in the same way at roughly the same timeframe unless there is a design or manufacturing fault.Otherwise, I'd love to give this watch a good rating. A good size and weight, handy and strong for a... 1/5 JWS (Wilmington, DE USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72901 Classic Field White Dial Canvas Leather Military Watch (Watch) I am now on my third of this exact model watch. I had first purchased this watch after trying watches from other sources that were either too delicate for every day, outdoor usage, or too big for my tastes.The first watch worked great for 2-3 years, until I smashed the face on a rock - completely my fault. The second stopped working in about 9 or so months; it started to lose roughly 5 minutes every hour, and no replacement battery would change that (I tried multiple brands). Believing that I just had a faulty watch, I purchased the third one. In about 9 or so months, it too started to lose roughly 5 minutes for every hour. I have just tried my third brand of replacement battery with no improvement. All products occaisionally go bad, but not likely two going bad in the same way at roughly the same timeframe unless there is a design or manufacturing fault.Otherwise, I'd love to give this watch a good rating. A good size and weight, handy and strong for a... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 15, 2009

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  Tardy for school, again??!!

  Like another (the only other) reviewer, I too had a problem with the watch losing 5 minutes frequently. I suspected the battery, even though my watch was less than a month old. Then, I realized that the crown is defective. If you flex your wrist backward, which we all do on a regular basis, the crown can get pushed in past the "run" mode, stopping the watch. Looks like a design flaw with this model. Too bad, because it's a cool-looking watch. But hey, how accurate does a Swiss military watch have to be: the country stays neutral in every war. Unfortunately, my daughter's elementary school expects true military precision from students arriving every morning. 1/5 Bill R. - See all my reviews This review is from: Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72901 Classic Field White Dial Canvas Leather Military Watch (Watch) Like another (the only other) reviewer, I too had a problem with the watch losing 5 minutes frequently. I suspected the battery, even though my watch was less than a month old. Then, I realized that the crown is defective. If you flex your wrist backward, which we all do on a regular basis, the crown can get pushed in past the "run" mode, stopping the watch. Looks like a design flaw with this model. Too bad, because it's a cool-looking watch. But hey, how accurate does a Swiss military watch have to be: the country stays neutral in every war. Unfortunately, my daughter's elementary school expects true military precision from students arriving every morning. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 1, 2011

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  Do not buy this watch

  Received it, used it for 2 days then it stopped working.So much for the so called 'swiss quality' and military robustnessIt's pretty but useless. Do not waste your money on this. 1/5 Jim - See all my reviews This review is from: Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72901 Classic Field White Dial Canvas Leather Military Watch (Watch) Received it, used it for 2 days then it stopped working.So much for the so called 'swiss quality' and military robustnessIt's pretty but useless. Do not waste your money on this. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 9, 2012

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  List Price: $175.00
  Price: $92.04
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  High visibility, quick charge, luminous hands, numbers, and markers

  Three-year manufacturer's limited warranty

  Water resistant up to 330 feet (100 M)

  Durable mineral crystal; magnified date display

  Precise and quality Swiss-quartz movement

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  Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife

  Sports (Victorinox)
  

  Rating (343 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  More useful then you may imagine

  The Victorinox Swiss Champ Plus is a very well designed multi-tool. The more you carry it, the more it will endear itself to you by proving it's worth in the field as well as in the workplace or at home. At first glance some of the tools may seem superfluous, but in the long run you may very well use some of these tools even though you originally never imagined yourself being in a position that requires them. Fit and finish are first rate, as is always the case with Victorinox products. It amazes me that Victorinox is able to offer this tool at such a fantastic price while still manufacturing in Switzerland.This tool is basically the same as the Victorinox Swiss Champ, minus the pliers. Losing the pliers gives you a tool with a considerably smaller profile which is therefore more pocketable, and as such I consider this more of a trade-off then a negative. If you plan to carry in a toolbox or glove compartment, you might very well choose the regular 'Victorinox Champ',... 5/5 Jose Sanchez (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews, December 27, 2007

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  Awesome Knife/Tool

  I really like all the features of this Swiss Army Knife. It was affordable and really has a lot of useful tools. Some tools not mentioned above packed into this knife include:Needle (near the corkscrew)Micro Small Screwdriver within the corkscrewmetal sawwood sawThese things come in really handy in the tackle box or glove compartment in the car. They also really work well hiking/backpacking/camping or unpacking or whenever a quicktool is needed.A great knife at a great value with a great warranty. 5/5 Derrik Mantel (Maplewood, MN USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife (Sports) I really like all the features of this Swiss Army Knife. It was affordable and really has a lot of useful tools. Some tools not mentioned above packed into this knife include:Needle (near the corkscrew)Micro Small Screwdriver within the corkscrewmetal sawwood sawThese things come in really handy in the tackle box or glove compartment in the car. They also really work well hiking/backpacking/camping or unpacking or whenever a quicktool is needed.A great knife at a great value with a great warranty. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 21, 2005

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  Great for the botanist/biologist as well as the handyperson

  I like this particular Swiss army knife because it has a bit more than the standard knife. As a botanist and biology teacher, the hand lens has been used many a time to examine detail on a moss or beetle. The saw is great for camping, as well as collecting specimens. Additionally, you have all the basic handy gadgets you need on a knife: screwdrivers, scissors, nail file, tweezers, etc, as well as your basic, essential knife blade. I've had one of these for over 25 years, and have used it on five continents and for a hundred picnics. My only complaint is that as a lefty, food/muck can get lodged in the grooves of the handle when you use the blade (e.g. cheese, bread crumbs, etc). I use the toothpick to clean it up, but a hassle nonetheless. 5/5 Jane Healy "repto" (Blue Island, IL USA) - See all my reviews, December 7, 2005

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  List Price: $100.00
  

  Contains 30 stainless-steel tools, with 60-plus individual parts

  Includes screwdrivers, can/bottle opener, files, hooks, saws, and much more

  Complete set of Swiss Army tools to use while camping, hiking, fishing, and more

  Housed in famous Swiss Army body, with nylon handle and aluminum frame

  Precision crafted in Switzerland; measures 3-1/2 inches long; lifetime warranty

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  Akribos XXIV Women's AKR431SS Stainless Swiss Automatic Skeleton Watch

  Watch (Akribos XXIV)
  

  Rating (16 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Beautiful watch, but not at all durable

  This watch broke just outside of the return window. I'd had is a little over two months. I think it's a gorgeous looking timepiece, but it's not at all resilient. It can't handle normal day-to-day wear, it seems. I bought it because I work in an art museum and there's no clocks in the galleries. I wanted something that would look "artsy" with a little sophistication. This looked right, but its performance is all wrong. 2/5 K. Lowe "Reader of the Open Range" (the Midwest, a satellite in the Rusty Way) - See all my reviews, September 24, 2011

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  Lovely

  I thought this watch would overwhelm my small (5.5-inch) wrist, but it's perfect. Contrary to the measurement shown in one of the photos, the diameter of the watch is less than 3.5 cm. Like the other reviewer said, it looks great in person. 5/5 Susan Hardy - See all my reviews This review is from: Akribos XXIV Women's AKR431SS Stainless Swiss Automatic Skeleton Watch (Watch) I thought this watch would overwhelm my small (5.5-inch) wrist, but it's perfect. Contrary to the measurement shown in one of the photos, the diameter of the watch is less than 3.5 cm. Like the other reviewer said, it looks great in person. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 5, 2011

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  cool watch

  First time buyer for this brand. Very happy with it... looks better in person than on photo. Very well made/on time performance/trendy. Will continue to shop this brand even if I ran out of space to store them. 5/5 Prima chica "Bellissima" (Canonsburg, PA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Akribos XXIV Women's AKR431SS Stainless Swiss Automatic Skeleton Watch (Watch) First time buyer for this brand. Very happy with it... looks better in person than on photo. Very well made/on time performance/trendy. Will continue to shop this brand even if I ran out of space to store them. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 30, 2011

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  List Price: $435.00
  Price: $89.99
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  Women's timepiece features a rose stainless steel case, with a screw in exhibition case back

  Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

  Genuine black snake strap with stainless steel tang buckle

  Stainless steel skeleton dial

  Black hands and hour markers

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  Swiss+Tech MMCSSS Micro-Max 19-in-1 Keychain Multitool

  Automotive Parts and Accessories (Swiss+Tech)
  

  Rating (80 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Really Very Clever, Well Made Tool - Recommended

  The "Swiss Tech Micro-Max" is a very cool multi-tool, with good pliers, a solid Phillips head and flat screwdrivers (3 of each), a "hand drill", and wire cutters. It technically has other tools, but they are mostly "filler" (i.e. ruler marks?). That being said, the real tools are well worth the cost of this well made and compact tool. The folding design also allows this to be carried in pants pockets or in a computer case, which is very convenient.Highly recommended. 4/5 C. F. Hill "CFH" (South-Central, PA USA) - See all my reviews, December 25, 2008

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  Pocket tool kit

  There are times to carry a leatherman tool on your belt, and there are times when you shouldn't. Those are the times when this light, well-made tool can be extremely helpful. I've used it to tighten glasses, make holes in a belt, undo and tighten screws and nuts, and open bottles of beer. On that last, if you can't solve the puzzle of where the opener is, you've had too many. 4/5 Arnold F. Williams "Thoughts Online Magazine" (Santa Monica, CA United States) - See all my reviews, February 8, 2010

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  Great Multi Tool

  This is probably Swiss Tech's best yet. I have owned Swiss Army knives, Buck multi tool. This is what leatherman wished they would have thought of. It's no full size leatherman. But it is good if you have to go light. 5/5 S. Lee - See all my reviews, January 19, 2010

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  List Price: $14.99
  Price: $7.19
  You Save: $7.80 (52%)

  Hand drill, file, 2 rulers (mm and inch), 2 ruler extensions (mm and inch)

  This keychain multi-tool makes a great gift

  2 hex wrenches (1/4", 7/16"), 6 screwdrivers (#0,1,2 flat, #0,1,2 Phillips)

  Limited lifetime warranty

  Pliers, bottle opener, wire cutter and stripper, wire crimper

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  Golana Swiss Men's AE300-2 Aero Pro 300 Quartz Watch

  Watch (Golana Swiss)
  

  Rating (10 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Golana Men's Swiss Aero Pro 300 An Excellent Choice

  I received this watch last week and have worn it a few times since then. I am not usually a fan of big watches, but the Golana Aero Pro looks amazing. The Golana box is one of the nicer boxes I have in my collection. I think it makes a wonderful presentation of the watch. The numbers on the watch face are very easy to read especially the quarter markers as they are in a larger type face. The lume on the hands is bright and lasts for quite a bit. However, the lume on the number markers is quite dull and I took away a star for that. The construction is very solid and the watch has a nice feel to it. All-in-all an excellent watch for the price, and being that Amazon is an authorized dealer the warranty is covered by the manufacturer. 4/5 V. Kivenson (Boston Ma) - See all my reviews, January 10, 2010

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  Handsome watch, great value

  I received this watch yesterday. The Golana box was nice and the watch arrived in pristine condition. This is one of the more handsome and legible watches of its type that I've found. The numbers and hands are read easily at a glance and the date is large enough without dominating the face of the watch. After removing a couple links in the bracelet, I found it very comfortable to wear, with a nice heft to the watch and bracelet. The 42mm size is just right for me -- stands out nicely without looking cartoonish on my wrist.Lume was good when I took it into a dark room but I haven't tested its longevity yet. This watch has a hacking seconds hand which I love, for setting the time accurately. I love having the dual time zone but this also brings up the only real negative about the watch for me -- the 2nd-time-zone hand is set with the crown out one stop (one direction for date, the other direction for dual time zone), but it also moves with the hour/minute hands when the... 4/5 Philip J. Doyle (PA) - See all my reviews, October 25, 2009

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  Horrible

  This watch didn't even last 10 months prior to needing a new movement. I own many watches and only wore this on maybe twice a week to my desk job. I've reached out to Golana 3 times and have not received a response on the warranty. 1/5 azdil - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Golana Swiss Men's AE300-2 Aero Pro 300 Quartz Watch (Watch) This watch didn't even last 10 months prior to needing a new movement. I own many watches and only wore this on maybe twice a week to my desk job. I've reached out to Golana 3 times and have not received a response on the warranty. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 20, 2011

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  List Price: $330.00
  Price: $148.50
  You Save: $181.50 (55%)

  Water resistant up to 330 feet (100 M)

  Sapphire coated crystal

  Pull and push fluted crown

  Polished and brushed stainless steel case, stainless steel band

  Engraved Arabic numerals on bezel, 24 hour second time zone

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  Alpine Swiss Men's Leather Trifold Wallet - Soft Superb Quality Lamb Skin Leather - Black Comes in a Gift Bag.

  Apparel (Alpine Swiss)
  

  Rating (24 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Exceptional value

  Well worth the money. It's a fairly inexpensive wallet that's of good quality and looks good too. It had everything I needed as far as places to put credit cards and business cards and pictures in the middle. I'm delighted with my purchase.David in Wisconsin 5/5 D. M. Thompson "Crank Caller" (St. Dymphna,WI) - See all my reviews, March 27, 2011

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  gene

  Wallet is perfect it is soft not bulky and all my cards fit in the spaces just find i disagree when people say you have to force your credit cards they fit snug so you don't have to worry about them sliding out the quility is great 5/5 gene - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Alpine Swiss Men's Leather Trifold Wallet - Soft Superb Quality Lamb Skin Leather - Black Comes in a Gift Bag. (Apparel) Wallet is perfect it is soft not bulky and all my cards fit in the spaces just find i disagree when people say you have to force your credit cards they fit snug so you don't have to worry about them sliding out the quility is great Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 1, 2012

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  Beautiful and durable

  I buy a new trifold wallet about every 10 years. This is one of the best. It is beautiful and durable. Don't bother looking any further. Buy it! 5/5 ImageMD (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews, September 23, 2011

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  List Price: $35.00
  Price: $19.99
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  Measures 4 1/8" x 3 1/4" x 1/2" closed empty .

  Id Window with Thumb push out to get the id out with ease

  Comes in a Gift Bag. Handmade with Care.

  It is a lightweight slim wallet.

  Full sized Bill section. 6 Card Slots & 2 additional pockets

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  Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72900 Classic Field White Dial Brown Leather Military Watch

  Watch (Wenger Swiss Military)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Stop-watch

  Received this as a gift, like the styling, feels well made, but have had continual problems with it not keeping time. 1/5 Pen really is my name (Kentucky) - See all my reviews This review is from: Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72900 Classic Field White Dial Brown Leather Military Watch (Watch) Received this as a gift, like the styling, feels well made, but have had continual problems with it not keeping time. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 6, 2012

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  Best watch I've ever owned!

  I received this watch as a gift in 2007 and have been wearing it almost everyday since. It has followed me to over 13 countries to include an active war zone and it still runs as good as the day I got it. I love watches and have owned more than a few, they all break or die some how except this one, sure the battery died and the band was wearing but with about $30 I got a new battery and a new band so now the watch is like new. Bottom line, if you want a watch that you can wear everyday and will be indestructible, then this is the watch for you. 5/5 Allan Hall - See all my reviews This review is from: Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72900 Classic Field White Dial Brown Leather Military Watch (Watch) I received this watch as a gift in 2007 and have been wearing it almost everyday since. It has followed me to over 13 countries to include an active war zone and it still runs as good as the day I got it. I love watches and have owned more than a few, they all break or die some how except this one, sure the battery died and the band was wearing but with about $30 I got a new battery and a new band so now the watch is like new. Bottom line, if you want a watch that you can wear everyday and will be indestructible, then this is the watch for you. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 9, 2011

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  Good Watch No Regrets

  I bought this watch because I did exstensive research on the brand "Wenger" online and got good results. The only minor problems I have with my watch is that it's 10 seconds ahead and the numbers don't really aluminate as much as the hands but that's nothing. It's nice and simple watch, no thick booklet manual like other watches. The crystal is nice and durable, I wear this watch at my job and no scratches yet. There have been complaints about the leather wrist band but I dont have any concidering I have the brown leather band on as we speak. Good Watch Good Investmnent 4/5 John - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Wenger Swiss Military Men's 72900 Classic Field White Dial Brown Leather Military Watch (Watch) I bought this watch because I did exstensive research on the brand "Wenger" online and got good results. The only minor problems I have with my watch is that it's 10 seconds ahead and the numbers don't really aluminate as much as the hands but that's nothing. It's nice and simple watch, no thick booklet manual like other watches. The crystal is nice and durable, I wear this watch at my job and no scratches yet. There have been complaints about the leather wrist band but I dont have any concidering I have the brown leather band on as we speak. Good Watch Good Investmnent Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 10, 2012

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  List Price: $175.00
  Price: $94.33
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  Three-year manufacturer's limited warranty

  Water resistant up to 330 feet (100 M)

  Durable mineral crystal; magnified date display

  Precise and quality Swiss-quartz movement

  High visibility, quick charge, luminous hands, numbers, and markers

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  Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Pocket Knife, Red

  Sports (Victorinox)
  

  Rating (404 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  I Would Feel Unprepared For My Day Without It!

  For many years now, I have carried one of these small Swiss Army knives on each of my two key rings - one for work and one for home. Barely a day goes by when I do not take one of them out of my pocket to use once or twice - to quickly file down a broken nail, to tweeze out a small splinter, to cut open a small item with the scissor of something larger by cutting the wrapping tape with the knife blade - the toothpick is used daily! I cannot imagine being without one. Of course, I own larger and more multi-purpose knives, but when it comes to carrying something this handy on a key chain or ring, you just can't beat them!There are two major (authorized) manufacturers of Swiss Army knives: Victorinox, the maker of this particular favorite of mine and Wenger, a reliable alternative brand that makes many similar and some even nearly identical models. I have used both over the years and have found there to be absolutely no appreciable differences in the quality, durability or... 5/5 D. Reinstein "marindavid" (Fairfax, CA USA) - See all my reviews, May 13, 2007

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  Classic Indeed

  After 14 years of service my Victorinox mini-Swiss Army Knife (SAK) has finally begun to show its age: the toothpick went missing, the enamel casing cracked, the insignia fell off. So I've bought another (the original sits in a drawer, its knife blade as sharp as ever, the screwdriver still perfectly utile, the scissors are gummed up but could probably be cleaned out with some rubbing alcohol).For versatility and simplicity it's hard to beat this item. Sure there are SAKs with more blades and tools, but the simple knife/screwdriver/scissors combination is going to meet the vast majority of your needs (ok, it doesn't have a bottle opener: use a door strike plate, MacGyver). The toothpick is so-so, but I can't count the number of times I've needed to tweeze something and used the SAK tweezers when I couldn't find the bathroom set. The key fob, while not the most exciting of features, does provide a convenient way to carry the SAK around with you.This item is sure to please. I love... 5/5 C. T. Mikesell (near Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews, December 5, 2003

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  The classic still a sentimental and useful favorite

  I have been a collector of pocket knives since I was a kid and I'm always doing something around the house, needing to file a nail, tweeze a splinter, cut off some twine or open a letter. I bought one of these years and years ago in the train station at Zurich with my leftover change and I have it to this day...The knife takes a bit of sharpening--the type of steel used is resistant to rust and holds its shine, but it also makes it a bit more difficult to hold an edge. Nonetheless, with a good sharpening stone and some care, you can make a fine edge useful for opening letters, cutting twine or cutting open a box. This version contains six tools, including the knife blade, scissors, nail file with screwdriver on the end, plastic toothpick, tweezers and lanyard/key ring attachment. If you attach a string to the ring, you can use the pocketknife as a makeshift plumb bob. This is a small knife, just 2-1/4 inches long, so it fits flat in a pocket or purse. I personally like to... 5/5 Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews, July 26, 2002

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  List Price: $28.94
  

  Tools include knife blade, scissors, nail file with screwdriver tip, toothpick, and tweezers

  Includes key ring

  Contains six stainless-steel tools

  Measures just 2-1/4 inches long

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  Wenger Men's 70891 Swiss Raid Commando Green-Accent Black Rubber Strap Watch

  Watch (Wenger)
  

  Rating (13 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  High Quality, A Bit Pricey

  This watch is branded after the famous 'Swiss Raid Commando' military competition held annually in Switzerland and France since 1986 of which Wenger is a sponsor. The watch features the SRC logo on the obverse in color along with the French language motto "Vouloir, Croire et Oser", which translates in English to "Want, Believe and Dare". This branding may be important to a special ops soldier, military veteran or collector, but it should be understood that such branding comes with a price premium.PROS:Overall the watch has a heft and feeling of quality and refinement, it should prove quite satisfying for those looking for a unique style military piece. The stainless steel case is coated in black via Physical Vapor Deposition, or PVD which bonds to the steel on a molecular level, meaning no chipping or flaking and high resistance to scratching (as are the crown and two activators). The mineral crystal is slightly domed and without flaws. The screw back is... 4/5 K. Inko (nyc) - See all my reviews This review is from: Wenger Men's 70891 Swiss Raid Commando Green-Accent Black Rubber Strap Watch (Watch) This watch is branded after the famous 'Swiss Raid Commando' military competition held annually in Switzerland and France since 1986 of which Wenger is a sponsor. The watch features the SRC logo on the obverse in color along with the French language motto "Vouloir, Croire et Oser", which translates in English to "Want, Believe and Dare". This branding may be important to a special ops soldier, military veteran or collector, but it should be understood that such branding comes with a price premium.PROS:Overall the watch has a heft and feeling of quality and refinement, it should prove quite satisfying for those looking for a unique style military piece. The stainless steel case is coated in black via Physical Vapor Deposition, or PVD which bonds to the steel on a molecular level, meaning no chipping or flaking and high resistance to scratching (as are the crown and two activators). The mineral crystal is slightly domed and without flaws. The screw back is... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 28, 2009

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  Great military style with Swiss quartz accuracy

  I have owned a few watches but this one keeps drawing me to wear it. The bright "nuclear" style green dial is very cool, and the lumination is good in the dark with only a short exposure to light.Pros:- Attractive, clean dial and face. Easy to read fonts, hands and dials.- Intuitive and accurate chrono operation, like a standard stopwatch.- PVD black coating is durable, and semi-matte finish.- Very avant garde style, especially in the business world. I get compliments on it all the time. Military-types love it.- Interesting heritage and tribute model. The symbol on the case back is a nice touch for collectors.- Date display without too much additional information like day of week or month.- Easy to set and maintain. Crown increments are easy to hit for setting.Cons:- Price. As others have indicated, this is a *bit* much for a quartz movement, mineral crystal and non-screw crown. If you can find one for a good... 4/5 Zack (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Wenger Men's 70891 Swiss Raid Commando Green-Accent Black Rubber Strap Watch (Watch) I have owned a few watches but this one keeps drawing me to wear it. The bright "nuclear" style green dial is very cool, and the lumination is good in the dark with only a short exposure to light.Pros:- Attractive, clean dial and face. Easy to read fonts, hands and dials.- Intuitive and accurate chrono operation, like a standard stopwatch.- PVD black coating is durable, and semi-matte finish.- Very avant garde style, especially in the business world. I get compliments on it all the time. Military-types love it.- Interesting heritage and tribute model. The symbol on the case back is a nice touch for collectors.- Date display without too much additional information like day of week or month.- Easy to set and maintain. Crown increments are easy to hit for setting.Cons:- Price. As others have indicated, this is a *bit* much for a quartz movement, mineral crystal and non-screw crown. If you can find one for a good... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 9, 2010

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  Great watch for the money

  This watch is all about quality at a reasonable price. There is a number of specific details about this model that might be good to know in advance:1) The longest hand is a timer hand that indicates seconds; the bottom and the left dial are for the timer as well (indicating hours and minutes respectively).2) The watch shows date, but does not indicate month or day of week. However, in most cases, having your watch show you months, days of week, moon fazes, altitudes, bearings and stock tickers is excessive, IMHO anyway.3) The watch band is not made of rubber - it is actually made of some rather heavy-duty flat-black silicone with anti-slip texture on the inside. This is perfect for the supposedly military application of the watch. Silicone is easy to clean, it lasts longer than any leather (real or otherwise), and it feels much more comfy and soft than any kind of braided nylon.4) Date can be changed separately from time by pulling out the crown one more... 5/5 Teapot Tales (Brooklyn, NY U.S.A.) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Wenger Men's 70891 Swiss Raid Commando Green-Accent Black Rubber Strap Watch (Watch) This watch is all about quality at a reasonable price. There is a number of specific details about this model that might be good to know in advance:1) The longest hand is a timer hand that indicates seconds; the bottom and the left dial are for the timer as well (indicating hours and minutes respectively).2) The watch shows date, but does not indicate month or day of week. However, in most cases, having your watch show you months, days of week, moon fazes, altitudes, bearings and stock tickers is excessive, IMHO anyway.3) The watch band is not made of rubber - it is actually made of some rather heavy-duty flat-black silicone with anti-slip texture on the inside. This is perfect for the supposedly military application of the watch. Silicone is easy to clean, it lasts longer than any leather (real or otherwise), and it feels much more comfy and soft than any kind of braided nylon.4) Date can be changed separately from time by pulling out the crown one more... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 28, 2009

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  List Price: $425.00
  Price: $240.38
  You Save: $184.62 (43%)

  3 year Limited warranty

  Swiss made; presentation case

  Full sweep second hand

  Screw on back

  Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

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  Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker and Classic Knife Combo

  Sports (Victorinox)
  

  Rating (126 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  The knife for the serious tech worker.

  For the busy technology professional, a good knife can be the single most used tool. The Victorinox Tinker is pretty close to perfect. It has the critical core screwdrivers -- flathead and Phillips -- as well as simple punch, pick, and tweezers. It is NOT a huge pocket-tearing monster. The biggest problem is not leaving this miniature workshop behind! 5/5 Mac Clark "Clark" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker and Classic Knife Combo (Sports) For the busy technology professional, a good knife can be the single most used tool. The Victorinox Tinker is pretty close to perfect. It has the critical core screwdrivers -- flathead and Phillips -- as well as simple punch, pick, and tweezers. It is NOT a huge pocket-tearing monster. The biggest problem is not leaving this miniature workshop behind! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 16, 2008

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  The Tinker is almost perfect for daily use

  My first Tinker model was a black one-- brought to me from Switzerland in the 80s. I used it for years before finding a red version in the US-- at a Surplus store. I have other models, but the Tinker is the only one I carry on a daily basis. I use it, every single day. It has no attachments that I don't need (scissors, corkscrews etc are nice, but I don't *need* them) and its small enough that I don't feel like I have a brick in my pocket. Tweezers are great for picking up tiny lost objects or splinter removal, and the leather punch is a great awl. The only difference between my Swiss version and the "American" (both Victorinox) is that the Swiss one has a Philips head driver with a horizontal "slot" gap in the tip. That allows it to pinch into a smaller head, while the non slotted one is a fixed size for only larger screw heads. I when I found I could get the Tinker in the US so easily, I put the original in my locked box so I don't lose it. Its a super knife, and I am the hero at... 4/5 Meddows (Reality, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker and Classic Knife Combo (Sports) My first Tinker model was a black one-- brought to me from Switzerland in the 80s. I used it for years before finding a red version in the US-- at a Surplus store. I have other models, but the Tinker is the only one I carry on a daily basis. I use it, every single day. It has no attachments that I don't need (scissors, corkscrews etc are nice, but I don't *need* them) and its small enough that I don't feel like I have a brick in my pocket. Tweezers are great for picking up tiny lost objects or splinter removal, and the leather punch is a great awl. The only difference between my Swiss version and the "American" (both Victorinox) is that the Swiss one has a Philips head driver with a horizontal "slot" gap in the tip. That allows it to pinch into a smaller head, while the non slotted one is a fixed size for only larger screw heads. I when I found I could get the Tinker in the US so easily, I put the original in my locked box so I don't lose it. Its a super knife, and I am the hero at... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 15, 2009

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  Great knife for an unbelieveable price.

  Great knife for a wonderful price. We are in the Civil Air Patrol and need such a knife for Emergency Services and it has everything but the kitchen sink. Quality is tops. Love it! We keep one in the glove compartment of the cars. 5/5 f22-Raptor "Jim" (Meno. Falls, WI USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker and Classic Knife Combo (Sports) Great knife for a wonderful price. We are in the Civil Air Patrol and need such a knife for Emergency Services and it has everything but the kitchen sink. Quality is tops. Love it! We keep one in the glove compartment of the cars. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 7, 2009

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  List Price: $49.00
  Price: $18.50
  You Save: $30.50 (62%)

  Tinker comes with 6 handy implements with 12 features

  Sheathed in red casing

  Includes the Tinker and Swiss Army most popular knife--the Classic

  The Classic offers 3 useful implements with 7 features

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